Buffalo sauce is one of my favorite ingredients to add to…well, everything! And these spicy Buffalo chicken sloppy joes are a delicious twist on the classic recipe. I mix ground chicken with tangy buffalo sauce and top it with blue cheese crumbles and ranch dressing for one deliciously sloppy sandwich. And because this recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, I can have my Buffalo sauce fix any day of the week!
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This recipe is a new family favorite! Easy to follow recipe and always love when I have all ingredients on hand! We will be enjoying this recipe many more times!
It’s a keeper!
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We really enjoyed this recipe. We used ground turkey and a combination of wing sauce and hot sauce, but otherwise left the base recipe in tact. The buns we had were for a different meal, so we topped pretzel slider rolls with havarti, then the buffalo turkey sloppy joe meat, ranch dressing, and blue cheese crumbles, closed up the sliders, sprayed with olive oil spray, and baked for about 15 minutes at 350 to get everything warmed and the cheese melty. They made great leftovers too (the couple we had). We’re definitely keeping this one in rotation.
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Saucy Buffalo Ground Chicken
Why stick to regular ole’ chicken sloppy joes when you can kick up the heat with this recipe? Diced carrots, onion, and celery add extra flavor to the ground chicken mixture, while the tomato sauce and hot sauce create a tangy and spicy flavor. Served in a burger bun and topped with blue cheese and ranch, these Buffalo chicken sloppy joes are beyond delicious and full of flavor. And since most ingredients for this recipe are pantry staples, this dish is easy to whip up for quick dinners or game day food.
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Get the Right Consistency!
The buffalo ground chicken mixture should be thick, just like a classic sloppy joe. You might need to simmer it longer than indicated to achieve this, especially if your hot sauce is quite watery. Alternatively, if it looks a little too thick, add some water or chicken broth to loosen it up.
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (finely chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground chicken (*)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
- ⅓ cup hot sauce (**)
- 4 hamburger buns
Optional Toppings:
- crumbled blue cheese
- ranch dressing
- chopped chives
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Once heated, add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pan and sprinkle with salt. Sauté for a few minutes until softened. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute.1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ onion, 2 carrots, 2 ribs celery, 2 cloves garlic
- Add in the ground chicken and break it up into pieces. Cook until the meat is browned.1 pound ground chicken
- Stir in the tomato sauce and hot sauce. Turn the heat to low. Cover the pan, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.8 ounces tomato sauce, ⅓ cup hot sauce
- Uncover the pan and give everything a good stir. Continue to cook, uncovered, for another 2-4 minutes, until the sauce reduces and thickens to your liking. If the mixture seems dry, stir in ¼ cup of water or chicken broth. If the mixture has too much liquid, keep simmering until the sauce thickens.
- Add the sloppy joe mixture to the buns, and serve with blue cheese, ranch dressing, and chives if desired.4 hamburger buns, crumbled blue cheese, ranch dressing, chopped chives
Notes
- The chicken mixture should be fairly thick. Let it simmer for as long as needed until you get the desired texture.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce depending on your preferred level of spiciness.
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes Step by Step
Prep: Gather the list of ingredients for these spicy sloppy joes. Finely-chop the veggies and mince the garlic.
Make the Ground Chicken Mixture: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add ½ a chopped onion, 2 finely chopped carrots, 2 finely chopped celery stalks, and a little salt to the oil once hot. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Then add 1 pound of ground chicken to the softened vegetables, and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is browned. Next, pour in 8 ounces of tomato sauce and ⅓ cup of hot sauce. Stir to combine and turn the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes. Finally, remove the lid and stir well to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer (uncovered) for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until thickened to your desired consistency. If the sloppy joe mixture appears a little dry, add ¼ cup of water or chicken broth and stir to combine.
Serve: Portion the sloppy joe mixture between 4 hamburger buns. I love to top these ground chicken sandwiches with crumbled blue cheese, chives, and ranch dressing!
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
Store the ground meat mixture for these Buffalo chicken sloppy joes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stove until warmed through. You might need to add a splash of water or broth while reheating to loosen it up. Serve on fresh buns and enjoy.
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